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Obama's first decision as President-elect: Adding to his anti-gun "F-Troop"
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"As a Chicago 'community organizer' and member of the Illinois and U.S. Senate, Barack Obama established a strong anti-Second Amendment record. But as a candidate for President, the former Joyce Foundation board member sought to convince voters that his administration would offer no threat to their gun rights ..."
"In our election night coverage, we predicted that despite Obama's campaign pledges ... his cabinet picks would be an early sign of his true intentions."
"It is day two of the transition to an Obama presidency, and the administration is now made up of three persons with rated by the NRA with an 'F'-rating, and his transition team is headed by no less than Bill Clinton's former point man on gun control." ... |
Obama's transition plans for more gun control
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"Address Gun Violence in Cities: As president, Barack Obama would repeal the Tiahrt Amendment, which restricts the ability of local law enforcement to access important gun trace information, and give police officers across the nation the tools they need to solve gun crimes and fight the illegal arms trade. Obama and Biden also favor commonsense measures that respect the Second Amendment rights of gun owners, while keeping guns away from children and from criminals who shouldn't have them. They support closing the gun show loophole and making guns in this country childproof. They also support making the expired federal Assault Weapons Ban permanent, as such weapons belong on foreign battlefields and not on our streets." ... |
'The Judge� is both accurate and versatile
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"The .410 cartridge has always been one of the favorite rounds of small-game hunters, especially for rabbits, squirrels and grouse."
"In my rabbit hunting gang, both for cottontail and snowshoe, four out of the six of us who hunt at least two days per week in the winter carry a .410 long gun. Although my primary rabbit shotgun is a 20-gauge Beretta over/under, on occasion I carry my .410 double-barrel loaded with No. 4 shot for snowshoe rabbits. But this gun has since been replaced with a new Taurus .410/45 Colt five-shot revolver called The Judge."
"The Judge will shoot both a 21⁄2-inch, .410 shot shell and a 45 Colt. The Judge comes in several different barrel lengths ..." ... |
Brady Post-Election Report: Supporters of Sensible Gun Laws Won, Gun Lobby Lost, Gun Issue Lost Its 'Wedge'
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"Across the country, from the Presidential race to U.S. Senate, U.S. House and state races, voters elected candidates supporting sensible gun laws, while gun lobby messages using outdated scare tactics about government seizure of privately-owned guns fell flat, and millions spent by the National Rifle Association went to waste."
"How the gun issue played in this election - and worked to the benefit of the majority of Americans that want to make it harder for dangerous people to get dangerous weapons - is reviewed in a special post-election report being released today by the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence." ... |
Hunters Who Eat Wild Game Suffer Heavy Metals Poisoning from Lead Bullets
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"Health Ranger comment: There's something downright karmic about hunters being poisoned with lead after eating wild game they shot with lead bullets. New research shows that the lead from the lead bullets does, indeed, get into the meat that's consumed by hunters. The level of lead in their blood (and their brains) begins to rise. High levels of lead, of course, impair cognitive function, leading to stupidity and mental insanity. This is a medical fact, not a statement of opinion about hunters. It does, however, explain why hunters may be medically insane. Quick question: Are these the kind of people who should be walking around with loaded firearms?" ...
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Brady Report Promises to take away our guns with Obama [.pdf]
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"The 2008 election marked a major victory for common sense gun laws. Never in our nation�s history have we had an incoming President and Vice President more supportive of strong gun laws."
"The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence strongly endorsed the Obama-Biden ticket, and for good reason. Barack Obama has consistently supported strong sensible gun violence prevention laws throughout his career, and Joe Biden has been a leader in Congress for strong gun laws." ...
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Armed guards keep watch over church services
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"Lori Davis remembers a time when the doors were always open at her church -- and not guarded."
"'No one thought twice about their safety. I guess we took it for granted,' said Davis."
"But things have changed. In an era when terrorism threats and deadly shootings at schools and churches have made headlines, religious leaders are rethinking their security strategies. Last Saturday, a minister was fatally shot and another man wounded outside of a church in Kentucky where the men went to attend a funeral."
"Such violence has houses of worship evolving from the days of walkie-talkies and video surveillance to armed guards, who keep a watchful eye over worship services and church." ...
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SC: S.C. plans a tax-free period on guns
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"Some confusion still surrounds state legislation passed earlier this year, waiving the sales tax on handgun, rifles and shotguns during the 48 hours following the Thanksgiving holiday."
"The bill passed in the General Assembly on June 4, was vetoed by the Governor on June 11 and was then overridden by the legislature later that month."
"On Thursday, the Department of Revenue issued a press release announcing what they are calling the 'Second Amendment' Sales Tax Holiday ..."
"A spokesperson for the Department of Revenue ... said she was familiar with the legislative quagmire, but was assured the 48-hour tax break on firearm purchases would begin at 12:01 a.m. on Nov. 28 and continue through midnight Nov. 29." ... |
MO: Webster Chief Clarifies Amendment On Concealed Carry
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"The Webster-Kirkwood Times recently received several questions from readers concerning its Oct. 24 reporting on the Webster Groves City Council's passage of an amendment to the city code governing unlawful carrying of any lethal weapons in public, either openly or concealed."
"Chief of Police Dale Curtis, told the Times that the intent of the amendment is to better protect the public's health, safety and welfare by limiting public carry. He said that Webster, in accordance with state statute, prohibits the carrying of concealed weapons except for those who are qualified, have applied for, and been granted ... a permit for concealed carry."
"Curtis said ... Webster prohibits all open carry." |
TX: Guns Still Allowed at City Hall After Vote To Ban Them
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"Guns are still allowed at Lubbock City Hall. This comes after the city council rejected a resolution that would ban concealed weapons at public meetings. Two council members proposed to post a standing sign prohibiting concealed handguns just outside council chambers. The only exception would be commissioned peace officers."
"The idea to ban guns at public meetings comes from council members, Floyd Price and Linda DeLeon. DeLeon tells NewsChannel 11 she has seen one council member with a gun in these chambers. 'I am very uncomfortable knowing that other than commissioned peace officers, there are guns in our meetings as we speak,' DeLeon said. ..." ... |
WV: Logan troopers sued over alleged beatings
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"Two Danville men are suing the West Virginia State Police over beatings in separate incidents they say occurred in the Logan detachment while both men were handcuffed and shackled to the floor."
"According to two lawsuits filed Wednesday ... troopers detained Donald Bradley and William Ball following traffic stops ..." ...
"After he was released, Bradley was treated at Logan Regional Medical Center, where doctors treated him for a broken nose, two fractured ribs and two black eyes, according to the suit."
"The suits accuse Lemmon and the State Police of failing to adequately train, supervise and discipline members of the department regarding proper use of force and illegal, retaliatory prosecution and abuse." ... |
NM: Officials stress gun responsibility
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"Firearms and gunpowder have played a role in society for centuries and are even mentioned in the Bill of Rights." ...
"With the right in place, servicemembers are entitled to own various firearms as long as they adhere to local, federal, and state laws, as well as distinct Air Force Instructions and other regulations."
"'Transportation of weapons up to the gated entrance of the base follows New Mexico state law,' said Tech. Sgt. Andrew Nofzinger, 27th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron."
"'As you approach the gate, you follow military rules,' added the sergeant, who said that the weapon must be unloaded, ammunition must be separate from the weapon, and not in close proximity to the weapon." ... |
Obama election prompts surge in US gun sales
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"Barack Obama said he would improve the economy. Turns out he already has, at least in one retail niche: gun sales."
"Starting in the days before the election, gun shops have been mobbed by buyers who fear that Obama and a larger Democratic majority in Congress will restrict firearm sales."
"Many were stocking up on things such as assault rifles, high-capacity magazines and handguns that they think would be the most likely targets of new laws, though practically everything related to shooting has been selling more quickly." ...
"'The reason gun sales are rising is that gun owners and second amendment enthusiasts are justifiably suspicious,' [LaPierre] said." ... |
Will Obama Let You Keep Your Guns?
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"On November 7, the New York Times reported that 'sales of handguns, rifles and ammunition have surged in the last week, according to gun store owners across the nation who describe a wave of buyers concerned that an Obama administration will curtail their right to bear arms.'"
"Buyers were stocking up on guns because during his time as an Illinois state senator, Obama earned a reputation as being as virulently antigun as one can get. ..." ...
"But despite the fact that Obama's recent pro-gun rhetoric is obviously blatantly false, should Americans worry that Obama will take away their firearms? In my opinion: not just yet. ..." ... |
Fears of a Dem crackdown lead to boom in gun sales
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"When 10-year-old Austin Smith heard Barack Obama had been elected president, he had one question: Does this mean I won't get a new gun for Christmas?"
"That brought his mother, the camouflage-clad Rachel Smith, to Bob Moates Sports Shop on Thursday, where she was picking out that special 20-gauge shotgun � one of at least five weapons she plans to buy before Obama takes office in January."
"Like Smith, gun enthusiasts nationwide are stocking up on firearms out of fears that the combination of an Obama administration and a Democrat-dominated Congress will result in tough new gun laws." ... |
TX: Some gun enthusiasts stocking up before new administration in place
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"Some Texans are flocking to gun shops, stocking up on ammo and firearms. In fact, sales at many stores in the state are up significantly among fears that President-elect Obama may tighten some gun bans. KLTV 7's Courtney Lane took a look at that trend here in East Texas."
"Oscar Davila was out today, shopping for his first gun."
"'Little bit of a fear, I guess, of what may be to come. You know, you hear all these rumors of what Obama may do. You never know, plus I don't have one and I feel it may be necessary just for home protection more than anything else,' said Davila."
"At Mack Wood's gun and knife shop, sales are shooting through the roof." ... |
CT: Gun Sales Up 50 Percent In Conn.
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"The surge in gun sales sprawling across the country started in Connecticut a couple of weeks ago."
"One store owner said people are buying guns now while they can."
"Many customers said they're stocking up on guns because they think the new administration will move quickly to restrict sales.
"They said Democrats now control all three branches of the government and they feel the Democrats don't want the average American to have the right to defend themselves with guns."
"Records show that gun stores across the country are experiencing a large increase in sales. ..."
"Connecticut stores have seen a similar spike, store owners said. They said the increase is about 50 percent." ... |
NC: Gun sales up in N.C. after Obama win
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"North Carolinians are among gun enthusiasts nationwide stocking up on firearms out of worries that President-elect Obama and a Democrat-majority Congress will create tough, new gun laws."
"'Virtually every customer coming in right now is in fear of that,' said Clay Ausley, owner of Fuquay-Varina Gun and Gold. 'I gotta get it before Obama gets in,' we hear all day.'"
"Over the past two days, sales have jumped roughly 60 percent, primarily for high-capacity firearms, Ausley said. Customers have come from Virginia, South Carolina and across North Carolina and signed up for waiting lists as demand exceeded manufacturers' supplies." ... |
GA: Gun shop takes heat over sign
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"A local gun shop that used Barack Obama's name to hawk weapons has backed down, saying the message was meant to champion gun rights, not threaten violence."
"Georgia Outdoor Sports owner Carrie Mentel said she advertised an 'OBAMA SALE!' - on 'GUNS AMMO ARCHERY' - outside her Hull store Wednesday morning, hours after the election, because firearms enthusiasts are worried the new Democratic president soon will step all over their Second Amendment right to bear arms."
"But some passing motorists interpreted the sign as a call for violence against the country's first black president." ... |
TX: Gun enthusiastics stock up now
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"Some Houstonians are stocking up. They are concerned some gun laws are going to tighten up now that President-elect Obama is on his way to the White House."
"In the last few months, firearms and ammunition have been hard to keep in stock at Jim Pruett's gun store. In the eight years his store has been open, last Saturday he hit an all-time sales record. The colorful tickets reveal 31 gun sales in his modest store."
"'The only other day we can compare it to is 9-11, when sales where astronomical,' Pruett said."
"So in a tough economy, where consumers are cutting back, what's driving gun sales? Many fear that President-elect Obama could tighten gun laws." |
NY: Colaiacovo v. Dormer
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"Got an e-mail this afternoon from James Murtha from Murtha & Murtha, PLLC regarding a suit they brought in Suffolk Co. on behalf of a pistol license holder who had his license revoked after his wife committed suicide with the gun. ... From James' email:""� In a landmark decision and order issued on October 30, 2008, Acting Justice Gary J. Weber wrote, In Heller the Court held that there is a personal right to bear arms protected by the 2nd Amendment � Justice Weber went on to write that, 'Simply put, the State of New York and its agencies are no longer in a position to require that a handgun be stored in an inoperable condition or otherwise locked up if it is otherwise legally present in the owner's dwelling. �'" ...
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NY: Albany Gun Task Force makes recommendations to stop violence
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"'This is Albany. I live in this city, I'm concerned about this city,' said Rev. Ed Smart, Gun Violence Task Force Vice Chairman."
"Rev. Smart has worked on the Albany Gun Violence Task Force for a year now, hoping their just published recommendations for ending gun violence will save lives. Ideas like hiring a community non-violence coordinator, creating a crisis team, gang prevention education and working with schools to teach ways to reduce violence and aggression."
"'I think the crisis team is important,' Rev. Smart said. 'I think we need to come together and there needs to be a team that serves the community and finds out what's going on with an individual when they're involved in these kind of horrific, violent acts.'" ... |
Canada: Girls just want to have guns
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"With her manicured nails, Prada heels and slim 5-foot 9-inch figure, Kelly Miller can hold her own at any cocktail party."
"But this week the mother of four swapped her chai lattes for a Winchester rifle, matched wits against the wilds of Northern Alberta - and caught a doe in the crosshairs for the first time."
"'I am really not sure who was more scared,' she said in a text message from the bush. 'Me or her.'"
"'Sex and the City meets cammo' is how the 31-year-old occupational health inspector describes herself. But, she admits, that's 'not exactly the stereotype of what a hunter looks like.'"
"Or is it?" ... |
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